Revealing The Hidden Wild

Simon Wantling - Wildlife & Nature Photographer

A Bit About Me…

Welcome to my website. I am a UK-based professional wildlife photographer with over 15 years experience, dedicated to capturing the natural world and bringing people closer to nature through my images.

Beyond my photography, my focus is on SW Wildlife Monitoring, where I partner with landowners, farmers, and conservation charities, installing camera-equipped nest boxes to reveal the hidden world of native birds of prey. This not only gives people a rare glimpse into their secret lives but also provides crucial data for conservation and highlights the beauty of our often-unseen wildlife.

If you want to support this valuable work, please consider a donation through Buy Me a Coffee. Your contribution directly funds our next nest box build and camera installation, helping us expand this vital project and provide valuable nest sites for some of our rarest birds.

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Latest Updates

Hover & Dash Story - 23/3/26

Earlier this season, a pair of Common Kestrels began inspecting one of the monitored nest boxes I have installed on a farm that places wildlife and the environment at its heart. The farm also hosts several other owl and bird-of-prey boxes which are also fitted with remote cameras and monitored on a daily basis.
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Common Snipe

With spring now arriving, activity has been building steadily across Summer Leys Nature Reserve. Recently, I photographed a Common Snipe, a species often difficult to spot despite being present. Seeing birds like this using the wetland habitat shows the reserve is working as intended.
Redshank

With spring now arriving, activity has been building steadily across the wetlands. Recently, I photographed a Common Redshank, a striking wader often seen actively feeding and calling. Seeing birds like this at this time of year shows how important these habitats are as the breeding season begins.